Find out how popular the last name Mentado is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mentado.

Mentado, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mentado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mentado in America

Mentado is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mentado surname appeared 364 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mentado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mentado to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mentado

The surname Mentado has its origins in Spain, with records indicating it dates back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "mentar," which means "to mention" or "to name." This suggests that the surname may have been initially used as a descriptive term for someone who was known for their ability to speak or communicate effectively.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mentado can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Mentado, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the name Mentado appears in various historical records, such as the Libro de la Montería, a hunting book commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This text mentions a nobleman named Juan Mentado, who held land in the Segovia region.

During the 15th century, the Mentado family gained prominence in the city of Valencia, with several members holding important positions in the local government and clergy. One notable figure was Pedro Mentado (1420-1498), a respected jurist and professor of law at the University of Valencia.

In the 16th century, the Mentado surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Hernán Mentado (1525-1589), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a colonial administrator in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (modern-day Mexico).

Another influential figure with the Mentado surname was Juana Mentado (1560-1632), a renowned poet and writer from Seville. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely read and admired during her lifetime.

As the Mentado family continued to expand and migrate, their surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish colonies of Cuba, where they became prominent landowners and sugar plantation operators.

Throughout the centuries, the Mentado surname has remained a testament to its Spanish heritage, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural traditions of the Iberian Peninsula. While the exact origin of the name may be shrouded in mystery, its enduring presence in historical records and its association with notable individuals have cemented its place in the annals of Spanish onomastics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mentado

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mentado.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mentado was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mentado has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mentado was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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